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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The cast of culture in south africa
- Drive along one of South Africa's scenic strips and you will notice a landscape composed of a backdrop of wide open spaces, blue mountains and blood-red sunsets. These scenes abound, but given the nature of the culture in South Africa, your attention could swiftly switch to a small boy gallantly escorting herds of cattle, end to end, over a rainbow-like walkway crossing one of the largest and busi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A hiking guide to easter island
- Ask me which Pacific island has the most to offer hikers and I'll probably answer Easter Island. Here on an island 11 km wide and 23 km long you'll find nearly a thousand ancient Polynesian statues strewn along a powerfully beautiful coastline or littering the slopes of an extinct volcano.The legends of Easter Island have been recounted many times. What's less known is that the island's ass...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Traveling to and around hawaii, a first-time visitors primer
- Six different islands in Hawaii are open to tourism. Most first-timers planning a trip to one or more than one island have numerous questions relating to where exactly to go and how exactly to get there. This primer will answer those questions.All interisland flights are through Hawaiian Airlines, Aloha Airlines, or Island Air. Best prices will usually be through the website or through your...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Amazing trek across tibet!
- Today Bookpleasures and Sketchandtravel are pleased to have as our guest, Brandon Wilson, author of Yak Butter Blues.In 1992, Brandon and his wife Cheryl travelled 40 days from early October to the end of November in 1992 over 1000 kilometers travelling along the ancient pilgrimage route across Tibet. Evidently, they were one of the first Western couples to trek this ancient route alongside...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Review: russell shortos the island at the center of the world
- Up to now the preponderant view held by many historians is that Dutch contribution to American history and particularly to that of New York has been one of irrelevancy. As we no doubt realize, the winners write history, and unfortunately, whatever the losers may have contributed, it seems to be lost or forgotten in the shuffle.Fortunately, during the past thirty years and thanks to the tran...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Where to find some of the best beaches in the world
- We think that Cape Town has some of the best beaches in the world.You can choose beaches which are on the Indian Ocean, with warm water, or those on the colder Atlantic Ocean. Neither coast is very distant from the other, so travelling between the two is easy by road or rail.Most of the beaches, which stretch around the coastline are long with white sand. On some of the beaches like ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Three places to interact with dolphins in hawaii
- Visitors to Hawaii frequently see dolphins from shore or on a whale-watching cruise or fishing boat. Visitors sometimes happen to be in the water snorkeling or kayaking when a pod of dolphins swims by. Some visitors even seek out dolphins, either by frequenting areas where dolphins live and play, like Kealakekua Bay on the Big Island, or by taking a boat tour that frequents areas where dolphins li...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Side-tripping in montana
- Nightlife in Big Sky, Montana is more exciting than you would think. Especially for a pair of happy-go-lucky California girls in town just for the heck of it, on a spur-of-the-moment vacation in search of a Western adventure. Not the kind of west-coast adventure you'd find on a sunny San Diego beach covered with half-nude bodies dripping with SPF 15 tanning lotion. Or the kind you'd find on a Big ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Ultralight backpacking versus traditional backpacking
- Contrary to what many think, ultralight backpacking is not just about the freedom to hike more miles or to take your whole pack up the mountain with you. It is also about comfort and safety. Backpackers with heavy loads work too hard and threaten their joints too much. Challenges may add to the experience, but why suffer more than is necessary?The Disadvantages Of Traditional Backpackin...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Greek food
- A meal in Greece is highlighted with a selection of hot and cold plates known as mezedes. Soups are few but they are meals by themselves.- The main course is a boiled or grilled meat/fish. There are also many delectable meat stews to choose from, as well as plain grilled cuts of meat and of course the well known charcoal grilled lamb or pork called souvlaki.- Fish and shellfish are e...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Japanese garden of monaco
- Have you ever seen an authentic Japanese garden? Well, I had the chance of seeing the one in Monaco and was really impressed too. Wanna taste a little Japanese culture? Stepping on this ground is escaping from the real world into a fantasy land. You suddenly find yourself in a typical Japanese natural setting like the ones you see in marvelous paintings. The only thing that's missing is the fog. I...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Shark pictures not the real thing
- Pictures of a massive dead Great White shark on the back of a bakkie are doing the rounds on email with the subject line saying "Caught at Monwabisi and Strandfontein Beach yesterday" - but experts have dismissed it as a hoax.The grim pictures show the shark with a hook and trace still attached. Kalk Bay harbour master Pat Stacey says the pictures appear to have been taken in Australia....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Too much to do in london!
- No one can truly say they know London well. To know London completely is impossible. London changes faster than pigeons descending into the fountains of Trafalgar Square. Home to inhabitants for over 2,000 years now London has grown from the protective circle of the Tower to a sprawling metropolis, the ideal platform for constant illustrious activity....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Maples for autumn colour
- As the weather cools in late summer and the days shorten noticeably so the deciduous trees and shrubs begin to withdraw chlorophyll from their leaves in preparation for the winter shutdown. With less of that vital green pigment to mask them, the other colours within the leaves begin to show through. While the best of the autumn color may be over for this year, the coming winter months are the time...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Spanish courses in spain
- Spain: sun, sea, sand and Spanish... discover us! Spain, a golden country in the heart of Europe and gateway to the Americas. A mini continent blessed with sunshine and charisma and overflowing with culture, history, art, flamenco and mouth watering tapas.A "true paradise" with something for everyone.Spain offers a rich natural diversity with green mountains in the North, the flat ce...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to save money and help the planet
- Don't all of us love to have the money to do the fun things that bring us joy? Not that all fun things require money, mind you, on the contrary! But have you ever wanted to read that awesome-looking new book, eat at that new green restaurant in town or throw a party for friends and family...only to be short a little cash? Here are few tips: 1. Give your hot water tank a blanket. ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to grab a bite to eat and help the planet
- You CAN grab something to eat, enjoy every bite, AND help the planet... In fact, here are a few ways: 1. Try 'green' convenience foods. Behold, convenience foods that are environmentally friendly, well priced and...yummy! Quick, stock up on pizza of all sorts, including PESTO, my fave...macaroni and cheese, chili, shepherd's pie, and lots more... One of the more freque...
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- 2007-10-14 11:44:29 - Keeping healthy and avoiding upset stomachs when you travel
- The most frequent cause, by far, is poor food hygiene and contaminated water. You should prepare yourself for all possibilities if you are to stay clear of these effects altogether. Avoiding the main causes of illnesses is relatively easy. Stay away from eating raw or undercooked meat, and be cautious of seafood. Be wary of poorly cooked cream sauces and unpasteurized dairy products. And always...
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- 2007-04-06 22:21:43 - Airline travel lingo! does the language need an interpret
- With airline travel increasing in record numbers, more people are experiencing the frustration of understanding the airlines industry language, and leaving them feeling that they need an interpreter for the travel information they're receiving from the airline industry! It seems that air companies think that every individual that flies should have to understand all that travel Jargon they place on...
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- 2007-04-06 22:21:43 - What you need to know about ? travel in luxury
- Luxury travel is diametrically opposed to traveling on budget. 'Luxury' as the term
Suggests, is to have the best of everything by paying the maximum for it. If you have money and want to make your vacations a dream come true then go for the luxuries available in the travel world.
The Hunt for a Perfect Place-
The first task to take up is to decide a lavish destination...
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- 2007-04-06 22:21:43 - What you need to know about ? switzerland travel
- Since time memorial, Switzerland has proved itself as one of the most cherished tourist destinations. Every part of this country seems to be caressed and lying in the lap of nature. The land of magical Alps Mountains, Lake Maggiore and the home of cities like Zurich and Bern need no introduction.
An Encounter with the Swiss Cities
Switzerland greets you with one of th...
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- 2007-04-06 22:21:43 - What you need to know about ? students travel
- When traveling across the globe can be edgy for the adults, what to say of the students! However traveling abroad for learning or picnic can be entertaining for students too.
? The reason of your trip
The foremost task is to mull over the raison d'?tre of your trip for this determines the destination, the monetary issues, accommodation etc. for your tour.
? For...
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- 2007-04-06 22:21:43 - What you need to know about ? germany travel
- Germany has always one of the centers of attractions on the globe. The place is as beautiful as the fantasy of an artist and the imagination of a poet. It has a rich history that's speaks through the archaic and bewitching architecture and monuments, the culture and the convivial attitude of the locals. There are royal castles, magnificent castles and handmade houses that take you to the roads of ...
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- 2007-04-06 22:21:43 - What you need to know about ? barcelona travel
- Welcome to the home of 1888 World's Fair and 1992 Olympics, the capital of Catalan region-a culture branded for its unique amalgam of Spanish and French mode of cooking. Known for its affluent culture and heritage, the city of Barcelona nestled on the shore of Mediterranean is of profoundly entrenched in the past.
The Spectacular Art and Architecture
Holidaying at Barcelona w...
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- 2007-04-06 22:21:43 - What you need to know about? paris travel
- Life never sleeps in the capital city of France- Paris. The City of Lovers or the City of Lights, the city of Paris is exceptional for it has not just one but a multitude of attractions that leave each and every visitor bizarre. The aura of the city is such that the visitors are left spell bound. The city is so rich in its exotic and prized possessions that it becomes difficult to explore the enti...
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- 2007-04-06 22:21:43 - What you need to know about? madrid travel
- The capital of Spain, pulsating city of Madrid is one of the eminent European cities that is famous for it's more than a few attractions. The city nestled in the middle of the Iberian Peninsula is thronged by people not just for its nerve-wrecking night life but also for the succulent cuisine, mind boggling architecture at museums, monuments and gardens and jubilant festivals.
The B...
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- 2007-04-06 22:21:43 - Travel light: the how and why
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I learned how to travel light from lightweight backpacking, then found it was just as useful to keep it light on trips overseas or driving across the country. The last time my wife and I went to Ecuador, I had 10 pounds of luggage, all in one carry-on bag, and Ana had just 8 pounds in her carry-on bag. This wasn't a short trip. We spent six weeks in Ecuador, at times on glacier-cov...
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- 2007-04-06 22:21:43 - Travel kashmir at cheapest price
- Set like a jewelled crown on the map of India, Kashmir is a many faceteddiamond, changing character with the seasons - always extravagantly beautiful.Three Himalayan ranges, Karakoram, Zanaskar and Pir Panjal - snow capped,majestic, frame the landscape from northwest to northeast. They are the birthplace of great rivers which flow through the kashmir valley.RajTaringini the chronology of the Kashm...
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- 2007-04-06 22:21:43 - Travel journals ? preserve your travel experiences
- Traveling is a great way to escape the rat race and experience new cultures and places. Alas, your experiences can fade with time. The best way to prevent this is to keep a travel journal for your trips.
Travel Journals
Take a minute to give some consideration to your most recent trip. What sticks out in your mind? Now think about the first trip you ever took. Undoubt...
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- 2007-04-06 22:21:43 - Travel insurance bargains for brits
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If you're traveling in the UK, or a UK citizen traveling elsewhere, you have many options including full year travel insurance. While the occasional traveler such as a vacationer may not find full year travel insurance preferable to the one-trip options, business travelers or other frequent travelers may opt for full year travel insurance as the best time saving and money saving ch...